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How to #GoYourOmWay with Claire Petretti-Marti

On October 11, 2016 in General by CPM

How to #GoYourOmWay with Claire Petretti-Marti

What does it mean to "Go Your OM Way? Where to begin? To me, this hashtag directly translates to follow your passion or trust your heart. We receive so many conflicting messages from the world, be it from our parents, our friends, our workplace, or our community in general. Often, our true passion or dharma in life becomes subjugated to the expectations of others and we find ourselves living a life that doesn’t feel authentic.

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Tagged With: #GoYourOmWay, Claire Petretti-Marti, Follow Your Heart, Live with Authenticity, true self, Yoga Practice, Yogic Path

How Taking a Yoga Retreat Cultivates Contentment

On November 2, 2015 in General by CPM

How Taking a Yoga Retreat Cultivates Contentment

“The result of contentment is total happiness. The happiness we get from acquiring possessions is only temporary. We need to find new ones and acquire them to sustain this sort of happiness. There is no end to it. But true contentment, leading to total happiness and bliss, is in a class by itself.” – T.K.V. Desikachar

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Tagged With: Calistoga, Hiking, Mayacamas Ranch, Santosha, Wine Tasting, yoga retreat

Yoga for Golfers: 3 Poses You Should Practice

On August 26, 2015 in General by CPM

Yoga for Golfers: 3 Poses You Should Practice

In golf, every detail matters. Having a slight advantage can make the difference between an enjoyable day on the course or a disappointing one. Golfers want to eliminate strokes as well as pain so they can continue playing the game they love for many years. Yoga can offer this advantage by increasing flexibility, range of motion in the joints and honing mental concentration.

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Tagged With: yoga, yoga for athletes, yoga for golfers

Yoga for Cyclists: 3 Poses You Should Practice

On August 26, 2015 in General by CPM

Yoga for Cyclists: 3 Poses You Should Practice

Many of my yoga students are cyclists who practice yoga to alleviate muscle tightness from logging long hours in the saddle. A yoga practice focused on flexibility, core strength and balance can be a perfect cross-training workout for the avid cyclist. Competitive triathlete Molly McCorkle used to suffer pain in her lower back and hips when she took long rides training for half-Ironman triathlons.

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Tagged With: yoga, yoga for athletes, yoga for cyclists

Yoga for Triathletes: 3 Poses You Should Practice

On August 26, 2015 in General by CPM

Yoga for Triathletes: 3 Poses You Should Practice

Many triathletes have told me they would love to try yoga but can't squeeze it into their intense training regimens. The swimming, biking and running leaves little time in a triathlete's schedule, but those who find time for yoga agree the benefits can be considerable.

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Tagged With: yoga, yoga for athletes, yoga for triathletes

Yoga for Runners: 3 Poses You Should Practice

On August 26, 2015 in General by CPM

Yoga for Runners: 3 Poses You Should Practice

In my role as a yoga instructor, I've been able to help numerous runners who are seeking to cross-train, improve flexibility and alleviate pain they experience during and after running.

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Tagged With: yoga, yoga for athletes, yoga for runners

Why Every Athlete Should Practice Yoga

On August 26, 2015 in General by CPM

Why Every Athlete Should Practice Yoga

As a private trainer and yoga instructor, I meet a lot of athletes and workout fanatics. When asked if yoga is part of their workouts, many athletes will tell me they don't have the time to add yoga to their already intense training schedules. Some say they don't see how "stretching and breathing" would be of any benefit to them. Others say they've discovered yoga while recuperating from an injury.

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Tagged With: yoga, yoga for athletes

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